Tammy Garner

Transitional Kindergarten Teacher

Petersburg Elementary School

Petersburg

08.2011 - Current

Provided individualized instruction for struggling students in order to help them achieve their academic goals.
Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student achievements and areas for improvement.
Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary projects and activities.
Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's academic performance, social development and behavioral issues.
Established and reinforced rules for behavior policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
Participated in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education best practices.
Coordinated conferences with parents to discuss student progress and establish goals for improvement and advancement.
Used positive reinforcement techniques such as rewards and praise to motivate children's learning and behavior.
Referred students with suspected learning problems to appropriate support personnel.
Provided positive feedback with emphasis on learning from mistakes to establish solid foundation for progress.
Assessed each child's developmental needs on continuous basis.
Integrated variety of educational programs to develop strong academic foundation.
Developed assessments to test student growth.
Developed lesson plans and activities to support the transition from preschool to kindergarten.
Facilitated small group activities designed for differentiated instruction based on individual student needs.